Study evaluated the effect of offering HIVST to men who have sex with men who were not tested as part of sexually transmitted infection screening or care.

Summary of findings

Men were offered HIVST or sampling collection kits, 49 (64%) accepted a self-test and 1 (1%) a sampling collection kit. Most men who have sex with men (MSM) tested for HIV infection prior to partner services intervention (87%) or attended a clinic or provider following partner services (4%). MSM diagnosed with urethral infections or who reported no prior HIV test were most likely to benefit from offering HIVST through partner services. One new positive case (2% of MSM accepting tests) was identified. Only 78% of MSM accepting HIVST or home sampling were reached for results. Men who have sex with women with gonorrhea were less likely to test prior to partner services intervention and more likely to benefit from HIVST or home sampling, but none tested positive.